Scottsdale Arts and Cattle Track Arts Compound are launching a creative partnership that includes a new career-development program for emerging artists, among other endeavors. The nonprofit Scottsdale Arts will begin managing various elements of Cattle Track, located in central Scottsdale, while the compound will retain its own board and property oversight through an existing … [More]
First Model Homes Open in West Valley Community amid New-Build Surge
Howard Hughes and Century Communities announced the opening of the first model homes at Teravalis, the new Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley. Located in Floreo, the community’s inaugural village, the model homes offer prospective homeowners an early look at the lifestyle and design that will define the Teravalis experience. “As the first models to open at … [More]
Internet Provider Secures $435M to Accelerate West Valley Fiber Expansion
Wyyerd Fiber, a Fiber Internet Service Provider backed by Carlyle, announced an expansion of its debt facility to $435 million. The additional funding will be used to accelerate the company's continued deployment of 100% fiber-to-the-premise Internet in its core operating regions of Arizona and California, including Tucson and the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix. This … [More]
Arizona Businesses Latest to Support New Gas Infrastructure Project
A broad Arizona business community coalition expressed its strong support for the recently announced interstate natural gas pipeline project to be constructed, owned, and operated by Transwestern Pipeline Company. This essential infrastructure initiative will provide Arizona with enhanced natural gas capacity necessary to secure the state’s energy future. Once complete, the … [More]
Arizona Universities Partner to Safeguard State’s Groundwater
As concerns about Arizona’s water future grow, the state’s public universities and the Arizona Board of Regents are offering solutions. The Regents’ Grant-funded Arizona Tri-University Recharge and Water Reliability Project is focused on enhancing groundwater recharge to sustain Arizona’s agriculture and ecosystems. In partnership with the Arizona Department of Water … [More]
Phoenix Identified as Strategic Growth Market by National Construction Co.
National general contractor, JE Dunn Construction, has identified Phoenix as a strategic growth market for its Advanced Facilities Group (AFG), citing surging demand for mission critical, semiconductor and industrial facilities. To spearhead regional growth and further expand its semiconductor and industrial capabilities in the Southwest, the company has hired veteran Dave … [More]
State’s First-Ever Decentralized Tech Conference Set to Showcase Arizona’s Technology Leadership
With billions in new investment, a surge of startups and venture activity, and a deep pool of skilled talent, Arizona's innovation economy is scaling fast — and the world is taking notice. Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona Venture Alliance, announced Arizona Tech Week, the state’s first-ever decentralized tech conference. The … [More]
Scottsdale Hearing Aid Co. Announces Expansion with Major Retail Partnership
Audien Hearing, the No. 1-selling over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid brand, announced that its flagship Atom One and Atom Pro 2 hearing aids will be available in Walgreens stores, as well as on walgreens.com and in the Walgreens app, this month. The rollout marks Audien's entry into retail pharmacy, advancing its mission to make hearing support more affordable and accessible … [More]
$1B Mixed-Use Development in the Heart of Gilbert Receives Planning Approval
The Ranch, a landmark $1 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, has officially received final entitlement approval from the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025. With this critical milestone achieved, permitting and construction can now commence on the transformative project poised to redefine the region's landscape and economy. Led by development … [More]
Valley to Supply Key Components for Apple, Texas Instruments in New Partnership
Applied Materials, Inc. is working with Apple and Texas Instruments (TI) to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the United States. Applied is supporting Apple’s partnership with TI, announced today, by supplying American-made chipmaking equipment from Austin, Texas to TI’s U.S. factories. Austin is home to Applied’s largest manufacturing and logistics … [More]
Small Changes, Big Impact: Low-Cost Ways to Support Employees through Inflation
As inflation headlines re-emerge, many employers are contemplating shifts in their remote and hybrid work policies. Organizations are working hard to balance two competing priorities: being sensitive to the financial pressures employees are facing, while also managing budgets and controlling costs to maintain sustainable business practices, all while ensuring the culture of the … [More]
Multiple Arizona Utilities Secure Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power Statewide Growth
Arizona Public Service (APS), City of Mesa, Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and UniSource Energy Services announced commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project. This new natural gas pipeline will help maintain year-round regional energy reliability by transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin in West Texas to … [More]
Longtime Valley Real Estate Leader Named to ASU Real Estate and Finance Center
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has named longtime real estate leader Tom "TJ" Johnston as executive director of the newly expanded and named W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance. With more than two decades of experience spanning brokerage, operations, and investment strategy, Johnston brings deep industry expertise and a collaborative … [More]
Phoenix-Based Archaeological Consultancy Names New CEO
Chronicle Heritage announced the appointment of Mel Gordon as Chief Executive Officer. Gordon has previously served as the company's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, as well as President and COO of Codifi, Chronicle's incubated SaaS venture. Gordon's appointment reflects a natural progression for a leader who has worked across the organization, from … [More]
Credit Union Joins as Founding Partner in Reimagined Arizona Cardinals Foundation
Desert Financial Credit Union is expanding its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals by serving as a founding partner of the newly launched Arizona Cardinals Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting Arizona's special needs community. The Foundation, which replaces what was formerly known as Cardinals Charities, is dedicated to supporting individuals and … [More]
Income Needed to Buy a Home Declines, Phoenix Drops Nearly 2%
Homebuyers need to earn $112,131 per year to afford the $447,035 median priced U.S. home, little changed (+0.5%) from a year ago. But in 11 of the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, the income needed to afford a home has declined. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The income needed to afford a home is falling in … [More]
$7M Hybrid Operating Room to Bring Advanced Heart Surgery to West Valley
Abrazo West completes construction on its new high-tech hybrid operating room, a nearly $7 million investment that combines the sterile environment of a traditional OR with the advanced capabilities of a cardiac catheterization lab. It allows surgeons to perform complex, minimally invasive cardiovascular and vascular surgeries and electrophysiology procedures in a single space. … [More]
Scottsdale Tapped for U.S. Expansion of Baja-Style Taco and Mezcal Bar
After earning widespread acclaim as the taco destination in Los Cabos, La Lupita Taco & Mezcal is bringing its celebrated flavors and mezcal culture to the United States. The first U.S. location is set to open this winter in Dallas' vibrant Design District, with a second location to follow in Scottsdale's Old Town in early 2026. Recognized by global tastemakers including … [More]
